Welcome to Transport Action BC Region
We are the BC chapter of Transport Action Canada, a national non-profit charitable organization dedicated to public transport advocacy, research, and education. We advocate for bus and train passengers in BC, and promote public transportation options that are socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable across the province.
Our Priorities
Public Transit
We advocate for frequent, convenient, and accessible public transit that serves the greatest number of people. Much of BC’s population is concentrated in cities, and transit helps people to get where they need to go at a reasonable cost.
Passenger Rail
Rail moves the largest number of people in an environmentally friendly and comfortable way. We advocate for a strong intercity and regional passenger rail system to build strong, interconnected regions and connect BC to the rest of Canada.
Intercity Bus
Many people in the BC need to travel long distances to college or university, for medical appointments or for work. We advocate for government support for regional bus services connecting smaller and rural communities to the BC economy.
Why Public Transportation Matters
Economic Growth
A thriving economy requires efficient movement of people and freight for communities large and small. Robust passenger bus and rail services will help keep our region competitive.
Social Inclusion
Dependable public transport for Canadians of all ages, abilities and origins opens up opportunities for everybody, including access to education, healthcare and jobs.
Environmental Responsibility
Travelling by bus or train uses far less fuel than driving or taking a short-haul flight. It also means less farmland and wilderness paved over for extra highway lanes.
Public Transportation News
Letter to the BC Government on Budget 2024
The following letter was sent by a TABC member to their MLA, copied to the Premier and the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. I am writing following the release of the 2024 BC Budget, press coverage thereof, and the March 2, 2024 B…
Hullo! A “Ferry” Promising Start
Trip Report: Hullo ferry Nanaimo – Vancouver By Brendan, with additional reporting from Rick, Terry, and Kathleen. Like most Vancouver Islanders I was hopeful but a little skeptical about the new Hullo, passenger-only, fast ferry service betwee…
SkyTrain service changes to facilitate expansion projects
To allow connecting tracks to be constructed to a new maintenance facility, there will be some service changes starting on February 10th, 2024 on the Expo Line between Columbia and Production Way-University. Expo Line service to and from Loughee…
Amtrak Cascades service increase announced
Amtrak Cascades services will see a significant increase from December 11, 2023, with daily round trips between Seattle and Portland increasing from four to six, which combined with the Coast Starlight long-distance service to and from Los Angeles wi…
Transport Action BC AGM 2023
Transport Action BC is holding it’s 2023 Annual General Meeting on Tuesday December 12th The meeting will be held at Waves Coffee House, 900 Howe Street in Vancouver, from 6.30 pm to 8 pm. Only paid-up members may participate and vote at the AG…
Petition: Reconciliation and Rail for Vancouver Island
Since the announcement earlier this year that both levels of government wanted to pursue a reconciliation-first approach the the Vancouver Island Corridor, indications of progress toward reconciliation have been elusive. Therefore a formal petiti…